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In the air. Takeoff was a little more than an hour late. I think they had to manually record passport information. Also, if your baggage is too heavy, they do not have a way to take payment for the overage. #mbj #jamaica #sangster

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On the street entering the airport there were vehicles pulled off to either side of the street. The driver said people were parked there trying to access wifi.

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Also, it seems like all the shops and restaurants are cash only. At least the ones we’ve been in.

Got through MJB pretty easily. We were able do check-in online the night before and had our digital boarding passes. Not sure if that helped. It’s pretty warm in here. Dress comfortably if you’re passing through this airport. #hopefullystillnotstrandedbywestjet #jamaica

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18 days later….we might finally be leaving Jamaica. On a transfer right now to MBJ. #hopefullynotstillstrandedbywestjet

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We might have to. Just worried about the travel there. Our transport service isn’t sending buses. We have to pay for a private taxi with $300 cash. And the ATMs are still down. So I’m trying to conserve whatever cash we have on hand.

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Thank you. Let us know what it’s like getting through the airport. I haven’t spoken to anyone leaving MBJ yet. Safe travels.

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If you don’t mind sharing, which city are you travelling to? Airline? Did you book a whole vacation package with that airline. Struggling to get back home to Toronto. Would appreciate any info. Hope everything goes smoothly at the airport.

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Saw this Doctor requesting supplies through an Amazon storefront. He’s on the ground helping Jamaicans in the western part of the island. If you would like to support his efforts, there is a link in his insta bio www.instagram.com/aujae_dixon?...

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I was on vacation before Melissa was even a tropical storm. My family always goes around this time of year to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday to this exact resort. Take your rudeness somewhere else. There is such a thing as not commenting if you have nothing nice to say.

Louise R @lulu-mri.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Reposted by Pr33Pr33

donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/hurri... Life in Jamaica sounds so hard post Hurricane Melissa. Just posting this here in case anyone able to help.

donate.redcross.org.uk

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West Jet has yet again screwed my family over. I got an email stating that my flight was leaving earlier tomorrow. When I called to get my seats assigned, they told me the plane had no more seats available. If I didn’t call, I would have been stranded at MBJ tomorrow. #strandedbywestjet

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Where I am was not as badly hit. But the lush green vegetation around this resort is missing. It almost reminds me of the aftermath of a wildfire. bsky.app/profile/pr33...

That’s nice. The Canadian Government gave me an email before the hurricane hit with contacts that have been useless to me. They haven’t attempted to check on me even though I registered my travel. I’m still trying to get home. Fingers crossed that west jet doesn’t cancel tomorrow’s flight.

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A different view. If you zoom in to the right of the structure you will see homes behind the trees. I’ve been to this resort 3 times before and never noticed them. #stillstrandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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Only first hand information. News media is not accurate.

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Can anyone confirm whether MBJ airport opened at 7am today? #strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica

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Many foreigners left the resort today to travel through Kingston. Flights were not available for purchase online. They seem to all be rescue flights organized by vacation companies that were unable to get their customers out before the hurricane.

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The lack of communications is spreading disinformation. Was constantly told that MBJ was flattened. Luckily a guest on the resort drove to Montego yesterday and was able to confirm that there was some flooding of roads around the building but it appears mostly intact.

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Pr33Pr33 @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Still on the resort. Being told my flight will be on Sunday. My cellular service seems to be back up through Flow. It’s strange that the staff is having trouble getting reception, but someone roaming from a Canadian phone can.

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Absolutely. We were all very fortunate. Everyone here was safe.

Pr33Pr33 @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Tentatively on a flight out of MBJ tomorrow at 6:25pm. Assuming MBJ reopens for commercial.

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Pr33Pr33 @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

West Jet is only helping people who booked west jet vacations with rescue flights out of Kingston. If you booked through a third party you are in the dark. #strandedbywestjet #hurricanmelissa #jamaica #runawaybau

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Pr33Pr33 @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Only a few places on the resort where wifi signal is present. Some workers have been able to get access to digicel. #strandedbywestjet #hurricaneMelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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Pr33Pr33 @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

No. The resort has an internal channel for information. Cellular service is still down and phone lines. Not sure how the resort managed to pull off wifi, but so happy to let my family know we’re ok.

Pr33Pr33 @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Yes. We were very fortunate that there was minimal damage to our rooms. There were many rooms that were trashed. Luckily the resort was able to move people around.

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Still stranded by west jet. Flight just got cancelled. However, the MBJ might only be letting aid through, which is infinitely more important for the people of Jamaica.

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There a couple spots on the rest that have wifi right now.

The bravery, resilience and kindness was overwhelming.

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So much gratitude to the staff at the Grand Bahia Principe in Runaway Bay that kept us safe and calm through the worst of it.

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Yup. In Jamaica. Was supposed end my family vacation here Sunday night and fly back to Toronto.

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Not exactly feeling at ease yet, but grateful to see Melissa exit the island. Resort still has us sheltering in place. We’re not completely in the clear yet. Melissa’s movement has not followed the projections. #strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

No. I’m on the north top of the island.

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Reposted by Pr33Pr33

The government of Jamaica has set up a portal for contributing to official relief efforts. I will update this thread if anything analogous opens up for Haiti, Cuba, or the DR supportjamaica.gov.jm

supportjamaica.gov.jm

Support Jamaica

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Still waiting for #hurricanemelissa to hit land. Unclear whether that has happened. Grateful for the organization of the resort who just finished serving lunch. They have beds and cribs in the hallway for the elderly and babies. #strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay #bahia

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Nothing new to report. The resort showed some footage of what it looks like outside. Very windy and rainy, but akin to a bag storm. #strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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Welp, looks like she’s closer than that. Probably will hit land in less than an hour.

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At the rate she is currently moving, hurricane melissa probably won’t hit land for another few hours. The entertainment team at this resort is working overtime to keep everyone joyful. #strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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Checking in. People are keeping busy chatting in the auditorium. Cannot hear what’s happening outside. Does not look like Melissahas made landfall yet. #strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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Conserving battery power. Turning off devices.

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Inside the auditorium they have the Mufasa movie playing. Outside ~~> #strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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Currently with my family in the auditorium where everyone is supposed to evacuate to. Path of hurricane seems to be shifting back closer to us. #strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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Cannot sleep, though I should. Bracing myself for what the next 12 hours have in store for my family and all the other families we are sheltering in place with.